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Lara

Mixed Breed · Female

Lara is currently a very reserved cat. She needs time to gain trust and feel safe in the presence of people. She already comes to her humans for food and enjoys playing. However, she doesn't want to be touched yet. We are therefore looking for people with patience and understanding who will give her the time she needs. She should be allowed to arrive in peace without expectations being placed on her. With small steps, she will gradually show her humans what is comfortable for her. We cannot promise that Lara will become a real cuddly cat. Maybe she will keep her own way of showing affection. The small moments when she gains trust and joins in a game are all the more beautiful. Anyone who wants to give a reserved cat the chance to blossom at her own pace could give Lara the home she needs.

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Lara ist momentan noch eine sehr zurückhaltende Katze. Sie braucht Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen und sich in Gegenwart von Menschen sicher zu fühlen. Für Futter kommt sie bereits zu ihren Menschen und auch zum Spielen lässt sie sich gerne animieren. Anfassen möchte sie allerdings noch nicht. Für Lara suchen wir deshalb Menschen mit Geduld und Verständnis, die ihr die Zeit geben, die sie braucht. Sie sollte in aller Ruhe ankommen dürfen, ohne dass Erwartungen an sie gestellt werden. Mit kleinen Fortschritten wird sie ihren Menschen nach und nach zeigen, was für sie angenehm ist. Ob Lara irgendwann eine richtige Kuschelkatze werden möchte, können wir nicht versprechen. Vielleicht wird sie ihre ganz eigene Art behalten, Nähe zu zeigen. Umso schöner sind die kleinen Momente, in denen sie Vertrauen fasst und sich auf ein gemeinsames Spiel einlässt. Wer einer zurückhaltenden Katze die Chance geben möchte, in ihrem eigenen Tempo aufzublühen, könnte Lara genau das Zuhause schenken, das sie braucht.

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇩🇪Aurich

Shelter

Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.)

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Lara home

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About Lara

What life with Lara looks like

Lara is a small adult mixed breed cat waiting at Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) in Aurich.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Lara, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lara?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Lara on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lara if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Lara already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Lara isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Aurich (Animal Welfare Aurich e.V.) early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lara and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.